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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,276.90, 15,409.37 and 4,029.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,276.90, 15,409.37 and 4,029.59 is: 6,042.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,276.90 : 15,409.37 = 4,029.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,276.90/15,409.37 = 4,029.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,276.90x = 15,409.37 × 4,029.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,276.90x = 62,093,491.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,093,491.86/10,276.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,042.04

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